Chief Financial Officer
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Job Purpose: I am partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure group in their search for a Group Chief Financial Officer, widely recognised for delivering landmark projects across infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors that are shaping the region’s long-term development across the Middle East.
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Job Purpose
I am partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure group in their search for a Group Chief Financial Officer, widely recognised for delivering landmark projects across infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors that are shaping the region’s long-term development across the Middle East.
The role will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Group CEO and Board, driving financial resilience, optimising capital allocation, strengthening governance, and enabling sustainable, long-term value creation.
The position requires deep expertise in EPC project finance, large-scale cash and liquidity management, joint venture structuring, and enterprise-wide financial transformation within complex, multi-jurisdictional operation.
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead Group financial strategy aligned with growth and regional expansion
- Advise the CEO and Board on financial, commercial, and investment decisions
- Drive value creation through capital allocation, portfolio optimisation, and transformation
Planning, Performance & Reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across all entities
- Consolidate Group performance and deliver insights to leadership
- Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, strong controls, and audit readiness
- Strengthen performance frameworks linked to key operational KPIs
Treasury & Capital Management
- Oversee liquidity, cash flow, and working capital across the Group
- Manage banking relationships, funding, and capital structure optimisation
- Lead cash flow forecasting for large-scale EPC project requirements
Epc & Commercial Oversight
- Govern financial control of EPC and infrastructure projects end-to-end
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, revenue recognition, and margin protection
- Manage claims, variations, and contractual entitlements
M&A, JVs & Investments
- Lead M&A, joint ventures, due diligence, and deal structuring
- Define investment frameworks aligned with strategic returns
- Oversee valuation, integration, and partnership governance
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Establish enterprise risk and governance frameworks
- Ensure regulatory, tax, and statutory compliance across jurisdictions
- Strengthen internal controls and support IPO readiness
Stakeholders & Transformation
- Engage Board, investors, banks, and auditors on financial strategy and performance
- Lead finance transformation, ERP systems, and digital reporting capabilities
- Build a high-performing, multi-entity finance organisation with strong leadership depth
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is required
- MBA or executive education from a reputable institution is preferred
- Additional qualifications in corporate finance, investment management, or capital markets are advantageous
Experience
- Minimum 20 years of progressive finance experience
- At least 10–12 years in senior leadership roles (CFO / Group Finance Director level)
- Extensive experience within construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries
- Proven track record managing large, multi-entity, multi-country organisations (AED 10B+ revenue scale)
- Strong expertise in EPC project finance, treasury, and capital structuring
- Demonstrated success in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments
- Experience in financial modelling, PPP structures, and international operations preferred
- Exposure to IPO preparation, capital markets, or listed environments highly desirable
- Experience leading complex organisations with large-scale workforce and operational footprint
- Strong background in investor relations, fundraising, and engagement with banks and financial institutions
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